Specialist Mentor

University students who struggle to learn due to a variety of mental health concerns can receive support from a Specialist Mentor. We are now seeking Specialist Mentors in Bangor to assist university students, starting in September 2025.

Because of the nature of the position, all selected candidates must be able to visit Bangor University and provide flexible scheduling for both in-person and online sessions in order to accommodate student preferences.

As a Specialist Mentor, you would be a trusted advisor for students. You will be required to assist students throughout the full academic year. You will help students to reflect on their experiences in study as well as introducing strategies to overcome certain barriers.

As a Specialist Mentor you will support students on a 1-2-1 basis to:

• Create strategies around organisation and time management
• Breaking down tasks to meet deadlines
• Achieve an appropriate balance in study and daily living
• Manage anxiety, stress or low mood
• Prepare for new experiences
• Build on confidence and strengths to become an independent learner

Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students.

Requirements for the role:

As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the below professional bodies. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE:

• BACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
• BPS - British Psychological Society
• HCPC - Health and Care Professions Council
• NCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
• NMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council
• SWE - Social Work England
• SCW - Social Care Wales
• UMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers Network
• COSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland

Desirable skills include:

• Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship
• Punctuality and reliability
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of students

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!
• £23 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
• Working for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support
• Access to an online time sheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals
• Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract
• Weekly payment for all approved time sheets
• Join our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions
• For exceptional candidates, support may be given to meet the mandatory criteria with regard to supporting students with Autism (eg. access to the required NAS modules).
• All Specialist Mentors working at Bangor University are given access to the university's digital and library services.
• Paid Supervision and for attending Mentor Forums.
• Access to bookable rooms on site (free charge).
• Paid CPD opportunities